About Fitness: 7 Hiking Mistakes to Avoid

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Saturday is National Trails Day, so let's look at getting out into the wild. 7 Hiking Mistakes You Don't Want to Make You have boots and a backpack, what more do you need? Stop and think a bit to prevent making this mistakes. You'll be happy and your mom and the search and rescue teams won't have to worry so much about you. Search Related Topics:  hiking basics  hiking safety  Tips for Taking Kids Hiking Get the kids outdoors so they can see where the wild things are. But it's wise to give them a shorter introduction to the woods. Gary Bernstein has advice on how to get them started. Search Related Topics:  hiking with kids  outdoor activities  family activities What You Need to Start Mountain Biking If you prefer to view the trail from two wheels, Beth has the basics on getting started with mountain biking. Search Related Topics:  bike skills  bike clothing  bike gear 10 Things You Don't Want to See on Your Walk Hiking and trail walking are fantastic. But there are some trails and walks I avoid because of the hazards. From swarms of bees to poison ivy, you'll want to look out for these things you'd rather not see. Search Related Topics:  walking injuries  personal safety  Related Searches Hiking Footwear Hiking Camping Gear Backpacking Hiking Best Hiking Shoes Hiking Trails Featured Articles 10 Yoga Stretches Shoes for Mud Runs and Obstacle Races Top Picks for Trekking Poles Myths About Breakfast and Weight Loss Your Best Biceps Prevent Drowning - Teach Kids Swimming!   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Fitness How Long Should You Ice an Injury? Tips for Trail Running Downhill Mountain Biking Tips Advertisement